History

Illinois NORML is a non-profit 501 c4 organization dedicated to the reform of marijuana laws and the freedom of the cannabis plant and its consumers. Since 2000, the volunteers of Illinois NORML have successfully lobbied for the Chicago decriminalization ordinance, state medical cannabis pilot program, numerous municipal decriminalization efforts and lower law enforcement priority initiatives all while providing a community-based education outreach to voters, doctors, patients and consumers. Here’s a look at some of our work over the past 15 years: